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Patrolman Carl P. Hauck | Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

Carl P. Hauck

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Monday, July 29, 1907

Biographical Info

Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 29, 1907
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Patrolman Carl Hauck was shot and killed when he told a group of men drinking and loitering at Gest Street and Harriett Street (now Dalton Avenue) to disperse.

The men were part of a gang that was terrorizing the area through robberies and intimidation. Two of the men attacked Patrolamn Hauck, and one of them shot him four times. Patrolman Hauck returned one shot, striking one of the men in the arm.

The suspect, who was on parole at the time, was arrested but found not guilty due to a lack of evidence.

Patrolman Hauck had served with the Cincinnati Police Division for one year. He was survived by his mother, brother,